Over several centuries in isolation, these settlers developed a distinct culture, whose language, mythology, crafts, and performing arts evolved independently from those of other eastern Polynesian …

Dec 5, 2025 · Maori, member of a Polynesian people of New Zealand. To most Maori, being Maori means recognizing and venerating their Maori ancestors, having claims to family land, and having a …

Māori culture is an integral part of life in Aotearoa, New Zealand. For millennia, Māori have been the tangata whenua, the indigenous people of Aotearoa. Arriving here from the Polynesian homeland of …

May 5, 2025 · In the 19th century, the term Māori entered general use alongside Pākehā. According to the Te Aka Māori Dictionary, Pākehā has several meanings. When used as a modifier, it translates …

Settling first on the coast, they hunted seals and moas. They also began to grow food, and some moved to the forests. They lived in small tribal groups, with a rich culture of spoken stories, and strong …

In the Māori language the word māori means "normal," "natural," or "ordinary." In legends and other oral traditions, the word distinguished ordinary mortal human beings from deities and spirits.

Nov 30, 2025 · Maori culture is a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of ancient traditions, spiritual beliefs, and artistic expressions. It stretches back a thousand years, brought to Aotearoa (New …

May 28, 2025 · Understanding Maori culture includes appreciating Te Reo Maori, which embodies Maori values and worldviews. When you learn even a few words, you’re taking a step toward respecting …

The Maori are the indigenous inhabitants of New Zealand. Culturally, they are Polynesians, most closely related to eastern Polynesians.

Dec 14, 2025 · Maori (plural Maori or Maoris or (obsolete) Maories) A member of the indigenous people of New Zealand.